frazzled

frazzled is the simple past and past participle of frazzle.

Adjective

frazzled (comparative more frazzled, superlative most frazzled)

Frayed at the edges.
- Everyone believes that Thomas would…plant the frazzled banner of the distillers in its place.1895 June 23rd, Nebraska State Journal, page 3/1
(colloquial) Stressed and exhausted (either physically or emotionally).
- George Smith this cool morning, hungover, mouth dry, head throbbing.
  "I just asked for the time."
  "Twelve thirty."
  "Thank you. Don't come in. I'm indelicate. Utterly frazzled. After being vaguely champion. I think. Last night. O God."1963, J P Donleavy, A Singular Man, published 1963 (USA), pages 251, 252
- “These are extreme measures people are taking because they’re frazzled by what’s happening in the industry,” he said.2022 June 17, Allan Chernoff, quoting Ian Drury, “Soaring US car prices compel buyers to travel thousands of miles for deals”, in The Guardian

frazzle (third-person singular simple present frazzles, present participle frazzling, simple past and past participle frazzled)

(transitive) To fray or wear down, especially at the edges.
- The new puppy has been chewing on everything, and my favorite afghan has become frazzled.
(transitive) To drain emotionally or physically.
- After dealing with the children all day, I just can’t help feeling frazzled.

comparative	more frazzled
superlative	most frazzled

What does frazzled mean?: Frazzled means frayed at the edges.
What is frazzled the simple past and past participle of?: Frazzled is the simple past and past participle of frazzle.
What part of speech is frazzled?: Frazzled is an adjective.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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